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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR400 was brought out 2 years after the TL500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR400 grades against the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung TL500

 EX-ZR400 TL500 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 TL500 EX-ZR400 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung TL500

 EX-ZR400 TL500 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the TL500.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and TL500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR400 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR400 will offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography details
Samsung TL500 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
71
good battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (386g)
MP count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery (500 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging information
Samsung TL500 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
64
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (386 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung TL500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung TL500
Otherwise known as - EX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 386 gr (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $527